Mangroves & Midnight Pass Kayak Tour Siesta Key (SURFit USA): Prices & What to Expect
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The Short Answer
SURFit USA runs a 2-hour guided kayak and paddleboard tour from Turtle Beach on Siesta Key, through the mangroves of the Jim Neville Marine Preserve to Midnight Pass Beach, which you can only reach by boat. It starts around $55, is for ages 2 to 80, and holds a 4.9 Google rating from 3,000+ reviews.
This is Siesta Key’s best-kept secret: a quiet paddle through mangrove tunnels, then a stop on a beach that feels more Caribbean than Florida.
What People Love
- A beach you can’t drive to. Midnight Pass Beach is only reachable by water.
- Mangrove wildlife. The Jim Neville Marine Preserve is a protected ecosystem full of birds and sea life.
- Expert guides. A safety briefing and paddling instruction make it beginner-friendly.
Heads Up
Water, sunscreen and tips aren’t included, and it’s about two hours in the sun. Bring plenty of water and reef-safe sunscreen.
What to Expect
- Length: about 2 hours.
- Price: from about $55.
- Meeting spot: Turtle Beach, Siesta Key.
- Ages: 2 to 80.
- Included: kayak or paddleboard, paddle, life jacket, guide and instruction.
Good to Know Before You Book
- Choose kayak or paddleboard.
- Morning tours usually have calmer water.
- SURFit also rents kayaks and paddleboards at Turtle Beach if you want to explore on your own.
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This listing is based on the operator’s published details and Google reviews. Vacation Florida hasn’t done this in person yet. Prices were checked in October 2026 and can change.
Midnight Pass Kayak Tour FAQ
How do you get to Midnight Pass Beach?
Only by water. This guided kayak and paddleboard tour from Turtle Beach takes you there.
How long is the Siesta Key mangrove kayak tour?
About 2 hours.
How much is the Midnight Pass kayak tour?
It starts at about $55 per person.
Can kids do the tour?
Yes. It’s open to ages 2 to 80.
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